Success stories: Social work

See how the local authorities use OU social work apprenticeships to bridge rural skills gaps, retain local staff and boost frontline capability.


Social work qualifications plug skills gap

Learn how Cornwall Council used Open University apprenticeships to train and retain 100+ social workers, solving rural recruitment gaps with flexible "earn and learn" routes.

19th February 2026
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